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Benign

  1. adjective

    not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)

  2. adjective

    pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

    “a benign smile”

    Similar: benignant

  3. adjective

    kindness of disposition or manner

    “the benign ruler of millions”

Word family

benignity · benignly

Words that mean the same

Harmless and Mild

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